SB2019030804 - OpenSUSE Linux update for chromium

CSH
CYBERSECURITY HELP
Sign In REGISTER

Main Vulnerability Database SB2019030804

SB2019030804 - OpenSUSE Linux update for chromium

Published: March 8, 2019 Updated: April 26, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2019030804
CSH Severity
Critical
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Critical 100%
  • Low
  • Medium
  • High
  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-5786)

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in FileReader. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted file with Google Chrome, trigger use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Note: the vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References